Monday, August 13, 2007

Thud

That's the sound of my mood hitting the concrete floor of the bunker I work in after a really lovely weekend.

I haven't much time this morning, so this is less a post than a teaser. My apologies.

The second public shooting day for 1,000 Knitters, at the Stitches Midwest 2007 Market, was a rousing success. Between 10 am and 3:30 pm (I was having such a good time I forgot to stop at three o'clock) about sixty knitters added their stitches to the scarf, including a few folks whose names you will likely recognize.

More on that tonight or tomorrow, but one thing can't wait: several thank-yous.

A tip of the lens to:

XRX, the fine folks who run Stitches, for allowing me to wield my camera in the Market. Lisa from Marketing, you totally did not have to spend time working on my behalf with the legal department; but you did, so your name goes on the project honor roll.

The dear people of Jimmy Beans Wool, who sponsored the shoot and went above and beyond by keeping me well-watered while I worked. They also allotted me the invaluable services of the wonderful Jeanne, who not only kept things running smoothly during busy moments but persuaded timid, yarn-crazed knitters who'd never heard of me to stop shopping so I could photograph them.

Jan, who I believe is blogless (if you're not, honey, send me the link) who sat for her portrait early in the day and went back to work at Leslye Solomon's booth, but continued to proselytize. If I heard "Jan sent me" once, I heard it a dozen times.

My buddy Stash Haus who sat for a portrait, came by periodically to see how I was doing, and then hung around until the very end and drove the exhausted photographer and his sink-the-Titanic load of equipment back to Boystown.

All of you who sat. You are making it happen. How can I ever thank you?

And no...I didn't get away without buying something. Almost, but not quite. It was a very small something. I'll show you tomorrow. For now, it's back to making bricks without straw.

This project is so cool. And I can tell it is doing great things for your state of mind (though the contrast with the rest of your life might be counteracting the positive effect somewhat). I can't wait to see more photos.

Thank YOU Franklin!That was the best time I've ever had having my picture taken (though I'm curious as to why my hands were nervous on the needles). I can't wait to see the result.At some point, you'll need to find someone whose photography you trust to photograph YOU working on that scarf!(oh, and btw, I'd like to suggest something for your shop -- I now crave a 1,000 knitters t-shirt. Though I'd love to have it available to only those of us who've sat, that seems unfair. Perhaps a pair of knitting hands? But I'm so proud to be one of the 1,000 that I want a shirt! (or tote, or mug or....)Just a thought for one more thing for you to do with your copious free time. LOL

Glad to hear it went so well this weekend. Wish I could have been there. Heck, wish I could be a part of this amazing project, but between moving from NJ to Michigan, I'm betting I'll miss any chance I might have had. Best wishes for continued success.

There's always that letdown when getting back to real life. Dang, you need a grant so you can afford to take off a year or two, travel, and work on 1,000 Knitters full time. Then a good job to come back to. That you'll enjoy. (Anyone out there write grant proposals?)

Hurray for all the wonderful helpers, sitters, and another successful bunch of sittings!

I'm so hoping that you'll make it to NYC so I can join the party. Or howabout Rhinebeck, that would be a fun place to do it. I wish I had a booth, I'd invite you!! In any case, if you need any help with an NYC location, let us know.

Glad to hear that all went well yesterday! I wanted to get out to Stitches yesterday to see you and the 1000 knitters project, but couldn't, due to a family party. I had to settle with going on Saturday! Maybe I will be able to catch you at your next shoot!

Yeah! I'm also super pleased that you're getting so many great shots and people! I know you mentioned after the first shoot that work was not.. how to say this, meeting your expectations, but with your talent (and growing popularity) I just know the perfect thing will drop in your lap at any time! Good luck and I hope to see you at the next 1000 Knitters event! (sorry I missed this one, I went on Saturday - but I'm surprised you mentioned nothing about the other conference going on - I'm sure it provided you with some amusement!)

Congratulations! I came to your first shoot (#49), and have been meaning to write to thank you for it... because it was a really great experience! It was a pleasure to meet you and be part of your project. THANKS!

Do you think your boss will let you take the weekend of Sept 22nd off to attend the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival? It's not as huge as Rhinebeck or Maryland S & W and has that lovely country feel to it. You would be coddled by a lovely group of men and women knitters and spinners who would attend to most of your needs, and get to sample lovely wines from the area.

Hi, Franklin! I was one of the very fortunate knitters to sit for you this weekend. I was the one who had just taken a continental stitch class and was showing off my backwards version of a Peruvian pearl. (The yarn was going the wrong way around my neck because I was doing a garter stitch.) :-)

This was a great way to memorialize my first Stitches event. I hate having my picture taken, but you made it a LOT of fun!

Hi Franklin!! You are too kind to mention me (Jeanne) in your notes on Jimmy Beans. I really feel like so much of the time I abandoned you, to make sure the shoppers at our booth were cared for too! You are just a great person to work with and I hope to do so again in the future. Hugs and Happy Knitting Jeanne

You are too kind to mention me (Jeanne of Jimmy Beans Wool) in you blog on the Stitches shoot! I felt like I abandoned you regularly to look in on the shoppers in the booth. It was fiber overload for sure!

I look forward to working with you again in the future! It was a pleasure.

Okay, Franklin - no excuses - your next holiday WILL be in Australia - you can stay at our place and I'll help you round up the knitters, and the venues - I'll even ask my neighbours (fondly known as "the boys") to help with some matchmaking for you.

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